Lot 270
1898 Spanish American War. Patriotic cover showing Soldier with Rifle & Roses with "The Flower of the American Army" imprint in red, white & blue, franked with 1897 2¢ Bureau tied by duplex cancel, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $75
Lot 271
1898 Spanish American War. Patriotic design showing Flagship Olympia & Rifle Shell with advertising for the Simmons Hardware Co. in red, white & blue on 1¢ Postal Card cancelled by duplex cancel, small fault at bottom right, F.-V.F., a most unusual item.Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $130
Lot 272
1903 Spanish American War. Patriotic cover to Germany showing Sailor with American Flag & portrait of Commodore Watson alongside in red, white & blue, franked with 1902 1¢ + 2¢ + 10¢ Regular issues (trivial flaws) tied by New York machine cancel, minor cover edge wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $150